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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Ponjev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swanson has chosen Fight the power as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sam Ponjev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sam Ponjev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andrew Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson motions for Ponjev to come forward. Swanson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson darts in looking for a takedown but Ponjev gets double underhooks and turns Swanson into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ponjev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ponjev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Swanson avoids it.
Ponjev has hold of one of Swanson's legs. Swanson is fighting the takedown attempt but Ponjev gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ponjev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Swanson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ponjev!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swanson looking to control but Ponjev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ponjev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ponjev tries to get out of the position.
Swanson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ponjev is on top in guard.
Ponjev being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponjev stands up over Swanson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ponjev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Swanson controls Ponjev momentarily but Ponjev frees himself.
Ponjev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ponjev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Swanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ponjev is one step ahead there.
Ponjev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson looking for a sweep. Not yet Swanson, not yet.
Ponjev trying to control the position from guard on top but Swanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ponjev throws a big elbow that misses.
Swanson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Swanson is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Ponjev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Swanson.
Ponjev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Swanson is looking to chop away at Ponjev's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev pushes Swanson up against the cage in a clinch.
Ponjev tries a knee to the head but Swanson blocks it.
Swanson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ponjev.
Ponjev gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Swanson regains guard.
Ponjev content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Swanson keeping full guard, as Ponjev tries to pass.
Ponjev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Swanson is controlling Ponjev's posture.
Ponjev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Swanson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ponjev controls the pace.
Ponjev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Swanson for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sam Ponjev wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Ponjev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Ponjev blocks the low kick.
Swanson dives in and grabs Ponjev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ponjev pushes down on Swanson's head and hops out.
Sam Ponjev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Swanson.
Swanson swings for the body but Ponjev moves out of range.
Ponjev just misses with a punch to the body.
Swanson with a poor takedown
and Ponjev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swanson misses with a double jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swanson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Swanson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ponjev has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Swanson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Ponjev dominated that round.
That's time! Ponjev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Swanson rushes Ponjev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ponjev is trying to drag Swanson to the mat but Swanson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ponjev managing to block the knees to the body from Swanson.
Ponjev gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ponjev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Swanson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ponjev has managed to get both his arms back between Swanson's legs - danger averted.
Ponjev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ponjev stands and throws Swanson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Swanson struggling a bit here.
Swanson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ponjev in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson is trying to get back to half guard.
Swanson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Swanson wants to control but Ponjev is keeping busy.
Ponjev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ponjev lands a nice short elbow.
Ponjev stalling.
Swanson is looking to control Ponjev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Swanson avoid being mounted?
Ponjev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev raining down shots from the mount!
Ponjev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ponjev punishing his opponent with strikes.
Swanson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ponjev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ponjev trying to control the action but Swanson is working from the bottom.
Ponjev is thwarting Swanson's attempts to control the position.
Swanson wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sam Ponjev.
Swanson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ponjev circles away quickly and effectively.
Swanson is breathing heavily.
Ponjev goes for a double leg but Swanson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Swanson continues to drive forward.
Swanson trying to land knees to the body.
Swanson is trying to break the clinch but Ponjev has him pressed against the cage.
Swanson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ponjev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ponjev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ponjev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Ponjev.
Ponjev lands a takedown into guard.
Ponjev stands up over Swanson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ponjev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ponjev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev throws a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Swanson holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ponjev connects with a couple of short punches.
Ponjev advances position into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ponjev works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Swanson is looking for a sweep.
Ponjev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ponjev just content to control the position.
Ponjev scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Ponjev dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Swanson clinches.
Swanson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ponjev avoids it.
Swanson trying to land knees to the body.
Come on Ponjev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Swanson wants a takedown.
Ponjev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ponjev stalling.
Ponjev lands a takedown into guard.
Ponjev wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Swanson is trying to keep Ponjev in close.
Swanson working a defensive guard but Ponjev manages to pass into side control anyway.
Swanson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponjev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Swanson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sam Ponjev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ponjev prevents Swanson from improving his position.
Swanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swanson moves into full guard.
Swanson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Swanson misses with some ground and pound and Ponjev recovers position to half guard.
Swanson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Swanson wants to free his trapped foot but Ponjev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Swanson looks to land a strike but Ponjev avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ponjev is retaining full guard.
Swanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ponjev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swanson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson is looking to pass into half guard but Ponjev pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ponjev is in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Ponjev wants to pass the guard but Swanson is keeping the position.
Ponjev wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Swanson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ponjev closes the distance and pushes Swanson back into the cage.
Swanson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ponjev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Swanson to the mat. Swanson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ponjev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Swanson working a defensive guard here.
Ponjev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Swanson is trying to keep Ponjev in close.
Ponjev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ponjev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson wants to stand and escape but Ponjev is having none of it.
Ponjev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Swanson looking to control.
Ponjev won't allow Swanson to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ponjev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Swanson controls Ponjev momentarily but Ponjev frees himself.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Andrew Swanson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Swanson shoots in for a double leg but Ponjev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Sam Ponjev did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Ponjev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ponjev clinches up with Swanson and pushes him back against the cage.
Ponjev is trying to trip Swanson. He has hold of a leg but Swanson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ponjev persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Swanson wants to stand but Ponjev is controlling the position.
Ponjev trying to control but Swanson is working from the bottom.
Swanson being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sam Ponjev just wasn't active enough.
Swanson wants to slow Ponjev down by chopping away at his legs.
Ponjev doesn't manage to clinch there - Swanson circles away.
Swanson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponjev is trying to control Swanson's posture but Swanson avoids it.
Ponjev parries the strikes from Swanson easily there. Swanson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ponjev to escape.
Ponjev managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Swanson.
Swanson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ponjev keeps working.
Swanson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Swanson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Swanson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Swanson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ponjev has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Swanson but great work by Ponjev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Swanson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Swanson wants to get back to his feet.
Ponjev is controlling the pace.
Swanson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ponjev jumps into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ponjev content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ponjev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Swanson, who protects the arm well.
Swanson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ponjev cracks Swanson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ponjev scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Swanson to see if he's OK.
Swanson is looking to reverse the position.
Swanson manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ponjev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Swanson trying to control here.
Swanson is looking for a sweep. Ponjev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ponjev controlling the action here.
Ponjev is pressing down on Swanson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Swanson is holding on for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ponjev is trying to control. Swanson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sam Ponjev just wasn't active enough.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Swanson rushes Ponjev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Ponjev had his way with Andrew Swanson in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ponjev tries to close the distance and clinch but Swanson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Swanson.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Ponjev moved away.
Swanson moves into range and clinches up with Ponjev.
Swanson tries to land knees in the clinch but Ponjev avoids the damage to the body.
Ponjev gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Swanson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ponjev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ponjev controlling the pace.
Ponjev wants to pass to mount but Swanson is defending the position.
Swanson is looking to control Ponjev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Swanson avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponjev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Swanson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ponjev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Swanson is looking to get back to full guard here but Ponjev has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ponjev scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Swanson to see if he's OK.
Ponjev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ponjev trying to control the action but Swanson is working from the bottom.
Ponjev working the head and body with strikes.
Swanson tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ponjev taking a breather here.
Swanson tries to bench press Ponjev off him but Ponjev keeps the position.
Swanson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ponjev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ponjev scores with punches from side control.
Ponjev tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Swanson tries to buck Ponjev off but Ponjev is having none of it.
Ponjev creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Swanson is trying to get back to half guard.
Ponjev tries to stand but Swanson is controlling his head.
Sam Ponjev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Swanson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Swanson parries the strikes from Ponjev easily there. Ponjev is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Swanson to escape.
Swanson is trying to control Ponjev's posture but Ponjev avoids it.
Ponjev controlling the position.
Ponjev working away.
Ponjev content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Swanson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ponjev defends well and Swanson ends up having to push Ponjev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ponjev avoids it.
Swanson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ponjev gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Swanson regains guard.
Ponjev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Swanson wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ponjev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Andrew Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swanson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Ponjev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ponjev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Ponjev!
Sam Ponjev is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Sam Ponjev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Andrew Swanson was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck that. I hate losing more then anything in this world. Fuck Fuck Fuck!!!!'.
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